Save your money everyday

The weather has been a little unseasonable lately, but fortunately it won’t last forever. Here is a list of inexpensive things that you can do to save money and be more energy efficient at home, And also this will help our environment:

Eliminate cold drafts by air sealing your home with caulking and weather-stripping. 25 - 40% of a home’s heat loss can be prevented by proper air sealing.

Install a programmable thermostat and give your furnace a break while you’re not home.

Use energy efficient lighting such as compact fluorescents.

Consider adding insulation, particularly in the attic.

When buying new windows select energy efficient features. Look for models that are filled with argon gas and that have a low "e"-coating.

Consider upgrading your furnace, or even switching to a cheaper fuel source.

Use EnerGuide labels to help you buy energy efficient appliances.

Unplug that second fridge that you never use.

Install a water saving showerhead.

Change your furnace filter once a month.

Install a humidifier on your furnace.

Fix leaky faucets - a dripping tap can waste up to 160 liters of water per day.

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